S-5!, the metal roof attachment manufacturer, announced last Friday that its standing seam clamps earned Florida Product Approvals for High Velocity and Hurricane Zone, marking a significant achievement in the rigorous U.S. construction product approvals and permitting processes. In a July 5 news release, S-5! said the certification marks “a leading-edge milestone as the first…
Peak Roofing Partners, a portfolio company of Exuma Capital Partners, announced the acquisition of Action Roofing, a leading South Florida-based roofing company. This acquisition marks Peak Roofing’s first platform acquisition, laying the foundation for significant expansion and growth in the roofing industry. Under the leadership of Managing Partner and Founder Anthony Perera, Exuma Capital Partners…
Metal materials manufacturer Fabral Metal Wall and Roof Systems introduced a new Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL color lineup, offering a “more robust finish” in 21 colors for wall and roof panels. In a June 21 news release, Fabral said Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL, a two-coat, silicone-modified polyester coating, delivers “durability and endurance during extreme conditions, offering resistance to chalking,…
One construction worker is dead, and another was injured after falling through the roof of Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle School on Detroit’s west side last Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for the Detroit Fire Department said that the workers fell through the roof two stories into the basement; the cause of the incident remains under investigation.…
Benchmark, Inc., a nationwide roof and pavement consulting service based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced last week the retirement of its leader, Ron Harriman, and the appointment of Vince Ellison as the company’s new head. In a May 16 news release, Benchmark said the leadership transition continues supporting growth and success under Harriman’s guidance; his…
Polyisocyanurate, or polyiso, roof insulation boards provide a versatile and energy-efficient solution for low-slope commercial roofing projects. From new construction to reroof projects on existing buildings, polyiso’s high R-value allows project teams to meet energy code targets with less material than alternative products. Polyiso roof insulation boards are manufactured with different facer types that deliver…
S-5!, the Colorado-based metal roof solutions producer, announced on Monday that it hired Ricardo Barroso as director of research and development, adding new leadership to its Colorado Springs corporate office. As Director, Barroso is responsible for managing the product development, compliance and application engineering teams, ranging from implementing testing and product development procedures to deploying…
The Roof Resource, a Michigan-based roofing company launched in 2023, announced a promotion last week called “Be The Hero,” which the company says helps groups raise funds and homeowners save thousands on roof replacement costs. In an April 4 news release, The Roof Resource said its “Be The Hero ” program reinvests funds into the…
Roof safeguards your home against harsh weather fluctuations, hailing, hurricane, debris and many other things. But do you invest any time in maintaining this precious component of your home? According to research, a roof can work well for 25 years if maintained very well and cleaned properly. But most of us do not bother to…
A typical building loses up to 25% of its heat through the roof. To ensure an office building in Boston could buck that trend, building designers and contractors turned to Elevate roofing and insulation systems by Holcim for the construction of the world’s largest “Passive House”-certified office building: the Winthrop Center in Boston. buzz Designed…
